Top 10 Bengali Wedding Gift Ideas
Weddings are much more fun as they allow you to meet old friends, mingle with family members and enjoy lots of delicious food. Giving gifts to the bride and groom is an old-age tradition in India. Shopping for gifts for the wedding can be a battle if you do not know what you should gift to the couple. Gifts are something which stays with the time. Every time the couple carries or comes across your gift; they would be reminded of you. Thus, choosing the perfect gift that represents you is essential. A special gift for a Bengali wedding, for the couple, expresses your joy for their new married life.
Here are some very common and accepted Bengali marriage gifts. Here are some tips to keep in mind while choosing the best gift for a Bengali Wedding.
Your budget
Relationship with couple
Travelling with gift
Usability of Gift
Gold Ornaments and Gold Coins
If you are a close relative of the bride and would want Bengali Marriage gift ideas that the bride would cherish forever you should definitely present them with gold. Either present them with gold ornaments or a gold coin. With several coupon options from various jewellery shops, you can also opt for some gift cards from some reputed jewellery stores. Here are some Bengali marriage gift ideas based on ornaments you can gift to a bride.
Pola Badhano
These Coral Bangles studded with gold designs are light as well as pocket-friendly friendly, also add a rich look to the newly wedded bride’s look.
Pola Necklace
In recent times, coral neck pieces with gold work have become extremely famous to be Bengali marriage gift ideas, which fit in the budget as well as are in trend.
Gold/Diamond Finger Ring
If you are going on a mid-size budget, you can opt for a good finger ring for the bride. It is highly suggested to get her size first to make sure it fits.
Gold and Silver Coins
These are great for gifting and bring luck too.
Cash/Gift Cards
Cash gifts are always one of the most feasible Bengali wedding gift ideas. It also pays to provide ash to the bride as well as the groom who can either use the money for their new life or use it for something they actually need. If you gift a voucher, ensure that the brand offers much more options than just clothes. Unlike cash gifts they look more thoughtful as everyone loves gifts and the power to choose your own gift is another superpower. Amazon gift cards, Flipkart gift cards, shopper stop H&M or Zara can be great options.
Holiday Packages
Although a bit too personal, most couples just after marriage go for honeymoon. You can easily offer brides a good holiday package for their honeymoon. There are several travel partners like Make My Trip or Goibibo which offer both customized as well as standardized packages. These travel partners also provide gift cards to help the bride decide on her own. Make sure to confirm the dates a place with the bride and groom beforehand.
Utensils and Cutlery
Some people feel gifting Utensils in either stainless steel, Brass or silver for a wedding is another best gift for a Bengali wedding. A good option is a set of high-quality cutlery items which is a need for every family. Stainless steel ones are handy for daily use, whereas silver- or gold-plated ones add an oomph factor and can be used in Puja Ghar.
Dinner Sets
Another classic Bengali marriage gift idea, which has been passed on through the ages is the Dinner sets. Make sure to get a unique and meaningful one. Lo’Opala sets start from 1000 and range up to 3000 based on their quality. Tea sets are a bit expensive but another amazing and thoughtful gift.
Household Electronics
Another gift that is extremely useful in everyday life is electronic items. Every modern home needs some common household electronic items like an Iron, Mixer grinder, hand blender, rice cooker, and coffee maker which are easily available in the market and also satisfy a variety of budgets. The best way to gift is by having a smooth chat about what the bride actually needs and wishes to get.
Wristwatches
Another classic gift for the bride, nowadays everyone wears a watch daily. There are several good watches with varied designs which adds a whole new look to the outfit. Gifting a couple's watch for both bride and groom might just be a great idea to show that you wish to be remembered every time they wear this watch. Some great companies offering quality watches are Fast Track, Titan etc.
Cosmetic Sets
Every woman loves dressing up. You can definitely declare your gift to be on the safer side while you gift a cosmetic set. It is all girls' dreams to own a makeup kit, and what better occasion than to own one at your wedding. Make your own set with Kohl sticks, eyeliner, lipsticks, blush, and eyeshadows. Leave the foundation and the compact aside, because they would need a matching shade. A good brand that offers amazing products at reasonable prices is Lakme. Maybelline, Sugar etc.
Jewellery Set
While everyone would gift heavy gold ornaments you can go for these cu=costume jewelry as a Bengali wedding gift idea. These sets go very well for everyday use. They come in different shades which are lookalike of diamond sets or gold sets and are extremely light and can be safely carried for everyday use. Some safe choices are jewellery sets with small American diamonds which can be paired with any saree or dress too.
Saree
Bengali brides ought to get many sarees for the wedding, be it as gifts or brought on their own. Sarees come in different budgets and in different styles. Choose the one that is best suited based on your budget as well as the choice of the bride. Go for Chanderi/Silk or Dhakai or even Chiffon or Georgette would work.
